The 2013 SRT Viper GTS has a 8.4L overhead valve V-10, pushing 640 horsepower and 600 pounds per foot of torque. The Viper weighs in at 3,357 pounds and boasts a 6-speed manual transmission.

The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is carrying a 6.2L Supercharged OHV V8 under the hood, with 604 lb-ft of torque and 638 horsepower. The curb weight is 3,344 pounds, so this looks as if it should be a pretty even matchup on paper.

The two powerhouses of the automotive industry take to the most challenging track in the world at Laguna Seca in this video:

At the start of 2013 many of us have created new goals. Some of these objectives include personal, physical, and economical goals. Jeep kept its consumers economical goals in mind when they created the best priced SUV in America. For the 2014 lineup, the Jeep Patriots goal was to keep the classic and iconic athletic look while creating an affordable compact SUV. In doing so, Jeep was able to create a more powerful SUV, improve ride handling, provide better fuel economy and add more safety features all while staying the best priced SUV in America.

The 2014 Jeep Patriot was designed to appeal to compact SUV buyers. With Jeep Patriots capability in all weather conditions, traditionally rugged exterior styling and convenient interior features the Patriot is hard to overlook.

• New six-speed PowerTech automatic transmission
• Improved fuel economy of up to 30 miles per gallon
• 4×4 capability with advanced performance in all weather conditions
• Best priced SUV in America
• Newly developed safety features: front and side mounted air bags, more than 30 safety and security features
• More standard features included

With the 2014 Jeep Patriot’s combination of best priced SUV and best-in-class off-road compatibility, the Patriot provides an unmatchable value and exceptional performance handling. The new standard six-speed PowerTech automatic transmission does not hurt either. Stop by the Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership, this April, to test drive the new 2014 Jeep Patriot or visit https://rochesterhillschryslerjeepdodge.wordpress.com/ for more information.

Recently, Chrysler announced their decision to add Internet radio capability Uconnect Access to all of its 2013 vehicles. This will allow listeners to enjoy popular Internet Radio applications while in their vehicle.

This new feature will accommodate and update some of Chrysler’s more recent additions like:

• iHeart Radio: Listen to favorite stations from across the country as well as creating own custom stations.

• Pandora Internet Radio: Personalized radio stations launch instantly, with the input of a favorite artist, song, comedian or musical genre. Personalized listener feedback like thumbs up or down buttons craft personalized stations from a growing collection of more than a million tracks.

• Slacker Radio: Enjoy millions of songs and hundreds of expertly-programmed stations on demand, online, on mobile and now through Uconnect Access via Mobile.
The content will be streamed through the consumers existing smartphone data plan.